changeur de diamant - Coin balance - carat - Beech

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Antique brass and beech wood balance for a diamond trader, dating to ca. 1800–1850, with a carat model, measuring about 5.5 cm wide by 17 cm deep and 2 cm high, in good used condition and in working order.

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Splendid and very old merchant’s balance used for weighing diamonds, precious stones, pearls, luxury goods. Easily portable.
Lovely wooden object carved by skilled metalworkers, with inside stackable weights and flat subdivision weights.
A beam with cords at the ends supporting two copper pans.
The box closes with two hooks.
On the lid, a table of gold and silver coins lets you determine the value of the object.
The original set, a collectible piece or a beautiful decorative item.
Fast, careful shipping with tracking and insurance.

Splendid and very old merchant’s balance used for weighing diamonds, precious stones, pearls, luxury goods. Easily portable.
Lovely wooden object carved by skilled metalworkers, with inside stackable weights and flat subdivision weights.
A beam with cords at the ends supporting two copper pans.
The box closes with two hooks.
On the lid, a table of gold and silver coins lets you determine the value of the object.
The original set, a collectible piece or a beautiful decorative item.
Fast, careful shipping with tracking and insurance.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
116 g
Wood type
Beech
No. of items
1
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
changeur de diamant
Model
carat
Material
Brass, Wood
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
2 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Sold by
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Objects sold
98.94%
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